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The Hessian Fly and some of its Congeners. — Berry Kendrick . . . . . . i 



Nature in January. — Albert H. Waters, B. A. .. .. .. .. 7 



Slugs and their Varieties) (continued). — Dr. J. W. Williams, M.A. .. .. 9 



Insect Photography.— Chas. Phillips, F.E.S. .. .. .. .. 12 



Reports of Societies .. .. .. .. .. ..13 



Passing Events .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 18 



Notes and Observations . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 



Supplement: History of our British Butterflies. — C.W.Dale .. .. 105 to 112 



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